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FIFTEEN CENTS PER COPY. 

1. MR. AND MRS. PRINGLE, A~comic interlude in one act, 7 male, 4 fe- 
male characters. A very funny afterpeice. A light plot hinging upon the fact 
that Mr. Pringle who has a horror of children, marries as he supposes a widow 
of about fifty, without any. The situations as the children appear one by one, 
are very funny. Scene, a drawing room. Time of performance 45 minutes. 

2. A DESPERATE GAME, A comic drama in one act, by John Madison 
Morton, 3 male 2 female characters. Scenery, simple in-door sets. It is very 
funny and since its publication has been performed often and with great suc- 
cess. Time of performance 45 minutes. Every company should have it. 

3. THE LADY OF LYONS. Nothing need be said in praise of this play. 
It is by Bulwer, and has 12 male and 2 female characters. A favorite with all 
great players. It abounds in eloquent declamation. Time of playing, 3 hours. 

4. RICHELIEU. A play in 5 acts, by Bulwer. 12 males and 2 females. 
Time in representation, about 3 hours. 

5. WHEN WOMEN WEEP. A comedietta in 1 act, by J. Newton Gotthold- 
3 males. 2 females. It is an old saying that if women will weep, their husbands 
or lovers will grant any favor. This shows how it is done. Scene f parlor. 
Time of perfotmance 30 minutes. 

6. THE STUDIO. An Ethiopean farce in 1 act for 3 males. Very funny. 
Some very amusing experience in artist's studio is given. Just the farce for am- 
atuer minstrels. Easily produced. Time of performance 20 minutes. 

7. THE VOW OF THE ORNANI. A drama in 3 acts, by J. Newton Gott- 
hold, 7 males, 1 female. Capital parts for hading man, two old men, and leading 
lady. Will be found a good drama in every respect. One hour. 

8. THE RETTER HALF. A comedietta in 1 act, by Thos. J. Williams, 5 
male 2 females. Time, present, costumes modern. "Julia" in this play is al- 
ways a favorite character with actresses. We have also a fop, a polity old fellow, 
a husband who is not half as much of a man as his wife, etc. A tiptop play. 
Time of performance 50 minutes. 

9. LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET. A drama in 2 acts by Win, E. Suter, 6 
male 4 females. In addition to being a favorite stock play with the profession, 
it is always in good demand from amatuers. The character of Lady Audley is 
one of the best for leading lady. It has leading men, old man, and two first- 
class comedy parts. All who have read the celebrated novel by the same name 
will want the drama. Time of representation 1 hour ana 40 minutes. 

10. STOCKS UP AND STOCKS DOWN: A dialogue in 1 act, 2 male char- 
acters. Costumes exagerated, evening, and dilapidated, .*eene a street. Ex- 
tremely ridiculous. Time of performance, 10 minutes. 

11. JOHN SMITH. A farce in 1 act by W. Hancock, 5 male 3 females. This 
farce must not he confounded with "John Schmidt," as there is no similarity, 
this one being much more laughable. The character of "Old John Smith" "is 
immensely funny, and will keep an audience in roars of laughter whenever he 
appears. A favorite farce, every character good. Costumes simple. Scenery 
plain room. Time of playing, 40 minutes. 

12. A CAPITAL MATCH. A comic drama in one act, 3 males, 2 females. This 
is. me of John Madison Morton's best pieces, is very neat and easily produced. 
The scenery is simple, can be played in a parlor if necessary. Time 35 minutes. 

13. GJ Vh ME MY WIFE. A farce in one act by Wm. E. Suter, 3 male, 3 fe- 
male characters. Easily produced, costumes modern. A dreadful misunder- 
standing in this farce which the name will imply. Order a copy and you will 
like it. Time of performance 30 minutes 

14. THE BRIGANDS OF CALABRIA. A Melo-Drama, in one act, by 
Wm. E. Suter, 6 male, 1 female character. This is a capital play of the blood- 
and-thunder description, and abounds with sword combats, pistols, etc., etc. It 
also lias a good ( omedy man, who always is very funny, and very hungry. This 
has always been a great favorite with all companies who have played it. 
of performance about 1 hour. 

15. AN UNHAPPY PAIR. An Ethiopian Sketch for two characters, 
favorite little sketch with all who play it. Costumes exagerated. This is 
ger all over," and ought to be in the hands of every minstrel company. 
ol performance, 1(1 minutes. 



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Performers on the Stage, and the whole of the Stage business cor- 
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THE SHAM PROFESSOR. 



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CHARACTERS : 

Professor A Music Teacher. 

Joe Hia Brother. 

Dick The Professor's Servant. 

Cuff. A Colored Pupil' 



SCENE— A Cottage Interior. 



PROPERTIES. 
Table. Several chairs. A violin and bow on the table. 



COSTUMES— To suit Characters. 



Time of performance— twenty minutes. 



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THE SHAM PROFESSOR. 

ACT I. 

SCENE — Cottage interior, with table and chairs, violin on table. 

Enter Professor, r. 

Prof. This beats anything I ever experienced. I've been pay- 
ing rent for these rooms for two weeks, and have advertised the 
whole place, but have not got a scholar. I have either mistaken, 
my calling, or else music is below par in this place. I wonder 
where Dick is. {calls) Dick, Dick. 

Ente~ Dick, L. 

Dick. What'll you hab massa ? 

Prof. I want you to go down to the Post Office, at once and see 
if there's any mail for me. 
Dick, {going) All right massa. {exit L. 

Professor seats himself r. p., takes up violin and plays slowly. 
Enter Dick, l. 

Dick tiptoes up behind Professor, who stops at the end of the sec- 
ond strain. 

Dick, {aside) Gracious, dat's nice ! 

Prof, {looking around) I thought I told you to go to the office. 
Dick, {with a sigh) Yes, I'se a goin.' {exit, l. 

Professor plays hornpipe^ 
Enter Dick, l. 

Dick begins to dance. Professor jumps up t seizes Dick by collar, 
shakes him* 



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Prof, {in a rage) What does this mean, you black rascal. Bo 
gone with you ! 

Dick, {trembling) I know, Massa, but when you strike dat tune, 
dis nigger's hyar, an no where else. 

Prof, {releasing him) Well, be off with you. 

Exit Dick, l. 

Prof. It's some consolation to think that there's one person in 
this place that appreciates your musie, even if it is a nigger. Well, 
I believe that while Dick is gone I'll run down to the restaurant 
and get some dinner. 

Enter Joe, l. 

Joe. So this is where my brother, the Professor, holds forth. 
The dear old innocent, he thought I could get no trace of him, in 
this out-of-the-way place, but let me alone for that. 1 wonder how 
many scholars he's got, and whether he's making any money. 
knock offh.) Wh o's that now I wonder ? {calls) Come in. 

Enter Cuff with carpet-bag and banjo. 

Cuff. Is dis de place whar de Professor holds out? 

Joe. I believe this is the place, sir. 

Cuff. Well, you see I cum all de way from Hooksack, spressly to 
see de Professor. Is you de man ? 

Joe. {aside) This old nigger is evidently a new customer. Why 
not have some fun ? Here goes, {aloicd) Certainly sir, what can I 
do for you ? 

Cuff. Wal you see Professor, I cum down to learn a little on de 
music. 

Joe. {very important) Oh, I see. You wish to be instructed 'in 
the art of producing harmonious sounds from the different varieties 
of musical instruments now extant on this mundane sphere. Am I 
correct ? 

Cuff, {scratching his head) Um — well — yes — I gess dat's it. 

Joe. Well I suppose you have decided which instrument you 
wish to learn tomunipulate? 

Cuff. Wa— wa — wat's dat? 

Joe. Well, in other words, to better impress my meaning on 
your* weak intellect, what branch of music do you wish to learn ? 

Cuff, {quickly) I don't want to learn no branch. I want to learn 
to play on dis. (holds up banj o» 



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Joe. Very well, have you had any previous experience. 

Cuff. Any what? 

Joe. I mean have you in the past, allowed yourself to experi- 
ment in producing musical harmonies. 

Cuff, (pt rplexed) I — I — don't tink I hab, massa. 

Joe. Well ♦ben, we will commence by testing your nerve. For 
you see it is necessary for you to have perfect control of your nerv- 
ous system, before we can proceed. You must not allow anything 
to excite you in the least, and you must do everything I tell you, 
without hesitation. Will you do this ? 

Cuff, (quickly) Yes, I'll do eberyting you tell me. 

Joe. Well then, lay down your bag and banjo, and stand on this 
chair. (places chair at back of stage C. 

Cuff, (astonished) Stand on dat cheer ! W 7 at's dat for ? 

Joe. This is just a preliminary examination, and must be done 
in all cases. Come, get on the chair 1 

Cuff gets on chair. 

Joe. Now you must repeat all that is said to you, do you under- 
stand ? 

Cuff, (on chair) Yes, I'll do it. 

Joe. Now then already, commence: "Music is a combination." 
Say that. 

Cuff, (repeats) Music is a condemnation. 

Joe. (aside) What'll I do next — let me see, if I can find that old 
pistol of the Professors, I can wake him up with that. I'll go and 
look for it. {exit l. 

Cuff. Well, wat next ? 

Enter Professor, B. 

Prof. Well, now I feel better. 

Cuff Well now I feel better. 

Prof, (discovers him) What the dickens » 

Cuff. Wat de dickens ! 

Prof. What are you doing up there ? 

Cuff. Wat you doin' up dar ? 

Prof. I say, tha'-'s about enough. 

Cuff. I say, dat's bout nough. 

Prof. Do you mean to insult me? 

Cuff. Do you mean to 'suit me ? 

Enter Dick, l. with letter, is astonished, goes up L. »• 

Prof. I shall go crazy I 



THE SHAM PROFESSOR. 

Cuff. I shall die greasy. 

Enter Joe 101th pistol, steps down behind Cuff. 

Prof. Stop, I say 1 

Cuff. Stop, 1 say ! 

Prof. I'll knock him down. 

Cuff. I'll knock him down. 
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Professor starts toioard Cuff, v)hen Joe shoots pistol. Cuff yells 
and jumps against Professor, knocking him down R. p., starts to 
run off L., but runs against Dick, who is running to his master's 

assistance. Both fall, Pick l. f., Cuff near c. Joe stands con- 
vulsed with laughter, in background. 

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40. THAT 3IYSTERI0US BUNDLE. A Farce in one act, by Hattie Lena 
Lambla. 2 male, 2 female characters. Costumes, modern. Scenery, a plain 
room. A Variety peice, yet can be performed by Amatuers, etc. A Mysterious 

bundle figures in this farce, which contains a . Time of performance, 20 

minutes. 

41. WON AT LAST. A Comedy Drama in 3 acts, by Wybert Reeve, 7 male, 
3 female characters. Costumes modern. Scenery, drawing-room, street and 
office. Every character is good. Jennie Hight starred on the character of "Con- 
stance" in this play. Amatuers can produce it. Time of performance, 1 hour 
45 minutes. 

42. DOMESTIC FELICITY. A Farce in one act, by Hattie Lena Lambla, 1 
male, 1 female character. Costumes modern. Scene, a dining room. The name 
fully describes the piece. Very funny. Time of performance, fifteen minutes. 

43. ARRAH DE BA UGH. A Drama in 5 acts, by F. C. Kinnaman, 7 male, 
5 female characters. Costumes modern. Scenes, exteriors and interiors. A 
most exquisite love story in a play, abounding in scenes of great beauty. The 
depth of woman's love is beautifully shown. Time of performance about two 
hours. 

44. OBEDIENCE, OR TOO MINDFUL BY FAR. A Comedietta in one 
act, by Hattie Lena Lambla, 1 male, 2 female characters. Costumes modern. 
Scenes", plain room and bed room. An old fellow who thinks he is very sick, be- 
comes vely peevish and particular. A plot is formed to break him of his foolish- 
ness. Very amusing. Time of performance twenty minutes. 

45. ROCK ALLEN THE ORPHAN, OR LOST AND FOUND. A Comedy 
Drama in one act, by W. Henri Wilkins, 5 male, 3 female characters. Costumes 
modern. Scenes interiors. Time, during the Rebellion. This play represents 
the real "deown east" characters to perfection. An old man and woman are al- 
ways quarreling, and their difficulties are very amusing. Time of performance, 
one hour and twenty minutes. 

46. MAN AND WIFE. A Drama in five acts, by H. A. Webber, 12 male, 7 
female characters. Costumes modern. Scenery exteriors and interiors. This 
drama is one of intense interest and is a faithful dramatization of Wilkie Collins' 
story of the same name. This is said by competant critics to be the best dram- 
atization published, and it should be in the hands of every dramatic company 
in the country. It has become a great favorite. 

47. IN THE WRONG BOX. An Ethiopean Farce in one act, by M. A. D. 
Clifton, 3 male characters. Costumes, peddler's and darkey's dilapidated dress. 
Scene, a wood. Characters repiesen ted, a darkey, an Irishman and a Yankee. 
Time of performance twenty minutes. 

48. SCHNAPPS. A Dutch Farce in one act, M. A. D. Clifton, 1 male, 1 fe- 
male character. Costumes, burlesque German. Scene, a plain room. A neat 
little piece for two Dutch players, introducing songs and dances. Time of per- 
formance, 15 to 30 minutes, at the pleasure of the performers 

49. DER TWO SUBPRISES. A Dutch Farce in one act, by M. A. D. Clifton, 

I male, 1 female character. Costumes, peasant's, and old man's and old woman's 
dress. Scene, a kitchen. A very neat little sketch, introducing songs and 
dances. Time of performance, about twenty minutes. 

50. HAMLET. A Tragedy in five acts, by Shakespeare, 15 male, 3 female 
characters. Probably no other play by the immortal Shakespeare is produced 
as frequently as this one. It needs no description. Time of performance about 
two hours and thirty minutes. 

51. RESCUED. A Temperance Drama in two acts, by Clayton H. Gilbert, 5 
male, 3 female characters. This play visibly depicts the dangerous consequen- 
ces of falling into bad company, the follies of the intoxicating bowl, and shows 
that even the pure love of a noble girl will be sacrificed to the accursed appetite. 
The solemn scenes are balanced by the funny portions, and all in all the play 
is a grand success. Costumes modern. Scenes, interiors some neatly and some 
handsomely furnished. Time of performance one hour. 

52. HENRY GRANDEN. A Drama in three acts, by Frank Lester Bingham, 

II male, 8 female characters. This drama is sensational in a high degree, 
abounding in thrilling scenes among the Indians, hair breadth escapes, etc. It 
should be purchased by every dramatic company that wish something to suit the 
public. Costumes not hard to arrange. Time of performance two hours. 



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53. OUT IX THE STREETS. A Temperance Drama in three acts, by S. X. 
Cook, 6 male, 4 female characters. Wherever this drama has been produced it 
has been received with the greatest enthusiasm. Listeners have been melted to 
tears at the troubles of Mrs. Bradford, and in the next scene been convulsed 
with laughter at the drolleries of < ostunies modern. 
Scenes, interiors. Time of performance, about one hour. 

54. THE TWO T. Ts. A Farce in one aet, by Martin Beecher, 4 male, 2 fe- 
male characters. Costumes of the day ; scene an ordinary room. This is a cap- 
ital farce and has two male characters excellent for Huh; and low comedians. 
Good parts also for old and young lady. Time of pi rfornianee thirty minutes. 

55. SOMEBODY S NOBODY. A Farce in one act and one scene, by C. A. 
Maltoy, S male. 2 female characters. Scene, interior. n any 
parlor or hall, as it can be produced without scenery. Costumes modern with 
the exception of Dick Mizzle's which i- hostler's and extravagant 
fashionable. This vice was first produced at the Drury Lane 
Theater, London, where it had a run of ,\ and fifty consecutive 
nights, ft is all comic, and has ' ing gent, low 
comedy, walking lady and chambermaid. Time of performance, 30 minutes. 

56. WOOING VNDER DIFFICULTIES in one act and one scene, 
by John T. Douglass, 4 male. 3 female character.-. Scene, handsomely furnished 
apartment. Costumes of the day. Probably no poor fellow ever wooed under 
more distressing difficulties than the one "in this farce. It all comes about 
thro 1 i usunderstanding. A crusty old man, and a quarrelsome and 
very important servant go to make the farce" extremely funny. Time of per- 
formance thirty minutes. 

57. PADDY MILES' BOY. An Irish Farce in one act, by James Pilgrim, 5 
male, 2 female ehai - enes, exteriors and interi - s eecentric, 
and Irish for Paddy. Probably there is nol an Irish farce published so often 
presented* as this one, but it is always a favorite and is always received with 
great applause Tin inutes. 

5S. WME( FED. A Ten.] trance play in two acts, by A. P. Ames. 9 male, 3 fe- 
male characters. Scenes, ara-si stumesmod- 
ern. The lessons learned in this drama are most excellent. The language is 
pure, containing nothing to offend th ear. From the comfortable 
home and pleasant fireside, it follows rs of the drunkard to 
the end. All this - ' by counter! f the faithful wife 
caused by a blow from the ban . and finally the death of 
the drunkard in the mi Tine of perforn sour. 

59. SAVED. A Temperance Sketch in • y Edwin Tardy, 2 male, 3 

female characters. - 5, street and plain room. Nicely adapted: to aniatuers, 
Time of performance twenty mi 

CO. DRIVEN TO THE WALL. OF TRUE TO THE LAST. A Play in four 
acts, by A. T). Ames. 10 male and 3 female characters. For beauty of dialogue, 
startling situations, depths of feeling there is none on the American Stage supe- 
rior to this one. The plot is an exceedingly deep one. and the interest begins 
with the firsl - >r a moment cease until the curtain falls on 

the last scene of the last aet. The cast is small and thecostumes easily arranged. 
It can be played on any stage. It has parts foi Leading Emotional Lady, Juve- 
nile Lady, Leading Man. Villain, Character < 'Id Man. First Old Man. Comedy, etc. 

61. NOT AS DEAF AS BE SEEMS. An Ethiopean Farce in one act. 2 
male characters. Scene, a plain room. Costumes and comic. Ex- 
tremely ridiculous and funny. Time of performance 15 mine ' - 

62. TEN NIGHTS IN A FAR-ROOM. A Temperance Play in five acts, by 
Wm. TV. Pratt, from T. S. Arther's novel of the same name— 7 male, 3 female 
characters. This edition is rewritten, containing many new points, and is the 
best ever presented to the public. Nothing need be said in its praise, as it is too 
well known. It is often played, and always successfully. Time of performance 
about two hours. 

63. THREE GLASSES A DA Y, Or, The Broken Home. A grand Moral and 
Temperance Drama, in twoacts, by W. Henri Wilkins, 4 male, 2 female charact- 
ers. Costumes modern. Scenes, "interiors. First-class characters for Leading 
Man, Villain, a genuine down-east Yankee, which is also very funny ; also Lead- 
ing Lady, and a tip-top Comedy Lady. If a company wishes something with an 
excellent moral, at the same "time running over with genuine humor, buy this. 
Time of performance about one hour and thirty minutes. 



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1G. THE SERF. A Tragedy, in five acts, by K. Talbot Esq.. 6 males, 3 fe- 
male characters. Good parts for 1st and 2nd Tragedian, and Tragic lady. The 
character of Ossip is very powerfully drawn. The history of his early love— of 
his marriage— the indignities he is made to sutler, and the death of his wife, is 
highly wrought; and his sarcastic levity and deep revenge are unfolded with a 
terrible earnestness. Scene, apartments in castle. Time about 2 hours and a half. 

17. HINTS ON ELOCUTION AND HOW TO BECOME AN ACTOR. This 
valuable work has just been published, and contains valuable instructions that 
amateur actors, and every one that ever expect to make a favorable appearance 
in public, cannot do without it. It teaches you how to become a good and ef- 
ficient reader, reciter, debater, a good actor, how to hold an audience silent, and 
treats on every subject that is necessary to be acquired in order to become a 
good and pleasing actor. 

18. THE. POACHER'S DOOM. A Drama in 3 acts, curtailed and arranged 
by A. D. Ames, 8 male, and 3 female characters, A thrilling drama, always a 
favorite. Leading man, villian, two comedies, old man, leading lady, com' -dy 
lady, etc. Costumes modern. The situations in this play, are most excellent. 
Time of performance, 1 hour and a half. 

lit. Din I DREAM IT? A Farce in one act by J. P. Wooler. 4 male, 3 fe- 
male characters. Scene, drawing room. The question "Did I Dream it" is what 
the farce is founded upon. Very strange things happen, and a nice little love 
scrape helps to color the plot. A good piece. Costumes simple. Time of per- 
f or ma nee 45 in tiutes. 

20. .4 TICKET OF LKA VE. A Farce in one act, by Watts Phillips 3 m il . 
2 female characters. A play written by this author is sufficie it guarantee uf 
its excellence. Scene, a sitting room, plain furniture. Costumes modern. Tim.' 
ui p trforinauce, 35 minutes. This is an excellen; farce. 

21. A ROMANTIC ATTACHMENT. A Com •uietta in one act, by Arthur 
Wood, 3 mal ■, 3 female characters. A' most excel lent little play, well ad pted 
for school exhibitions, lodges, aiuatuers, etc. Thj scenery is simple, being a 
plain loom, is alway a favorite with every company which plays it. Tim ■ ».]' 
performance, 35 minutes. 

22. CAPTAIN SMITH. A Farce in one act, by. E. Berrie, 3 male, 3 female 
characters. Tins excellent little farce is equally well adapted for school exhi- 
bitions, etc., as No. 21. The dialogue issparkling, not a dull speech from be- 
ginning to end. The plot simple, the piece easily performed. Sjene, a plain 
room. Costumes modern. Time of performance, 3D minutes. 

23. MY HEART S IN THE HIGHLANDS. A Farce in one act, by Wil- 
liam Brough and Andrew Halliday, 4 male, 3 female characters. Scene, exte- 
rior of house in the Highlands. Costumes, simple Highland. This farce is eas- 
ily produced and very effective is full of fun, caused by the mishaps of twochar- 
actera, who go from the city to the country, and do not know a pig from a roe- 
buck, nor a turkey from an ostrich. Time of performance, 25 minutes. 

24. HANDY AND i. An Ethiopean Farce in one act, 2 male characters. 
See ie, a kitchen. Costumes, exagerated and comic. The difficulties in procu- 
ring a good and suitable servant are most ludicrously set forth in this farce. 
Time of performance, 20 minutes. 

25. SPORT WITH A SPORTSMAN An Ethiopean Farce, in one act, 2 
male characters Costumes, exagerated sportsman's dress, ami boyish dress. 
Scene, a wood. Tune of reprosentaii in, 20 minutes. A tip top negro farce. 

2.1. THE HUNTER OF THE ALPS. A Drama in one act, by William 
Dimond, 'J male,. 4 female characters. Scene in-door and forest. Costumes, 
Swiss. Rosalvi, the hunter of the Alps leaves his home to procure provisions to 
keep his wife an 1 children from starving, meets Felix, a lord, and demands, 
and flnally implores of him money. Felix moved with compassion gives him 
money and goes with him to his hut, and there discovers tney are brothers. 
There is some tine comedy in it. The story is beautifully told. Time of per- 
formance 1 hour. 

27. FETTER LANE TO GRAVESEND. An Ethiopean Farce in one act, 
2 male characters. Scene, plain room. Costume, exagerated and comic. The 
two characters, Ike and llystoricks are very funny, and will keep an audience 
in roars of laughter. Short, easily produced, and a tip top farce. Time of per- 
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28. TIIIR7Y-TIIREE NEXT BIRTHDAY. A Farce in one act, by John 

Madison Morton, 4 male, 2 female characters. Scene, outside of hotel, easily (J? 

arranged. Costumes to suit the characters. This farce should be read to be O 

appreciated, and is a good one as are all of Madison Morton's playa. The com- () 

edy characters are excellent. Time of performance, 35 minutes. (, ) 

2<). THE PAE\ TER OF GHENT. A Play in one act, by Douglass Jerrold, ( ) 

flJ 5 male, 2 female characters. Scene in Ghent. Costumes of the country and (') 

(J) period. This is a beautiful play of the tragic order. The character of the "Pain^ (J 

( i erof Ghent." is one of grandeur and tine language. He becomes insane at the (<- ) 

( ,1 loss of children, and being a painter, paints their portraits from memory. A r jj 

daughter whom he supposes dead, returns to him, and he recovers. A gran 1 $ j 

pley. Time of performance, 1 hour.' , \ 

30. A DAY WELL SPENT. A Farce in one act, by John Oxenford, 7 male, <fo 

5 female characters. Scenery simple. Costumes, modern. Two clerks in tl e ^ 

absence of their "boss" conclude to shut up shop, and have a spree. They .yet a^ 

into several scrapes with the females, have numerous hair breadth escapes, and ( ( 

have a terrible time generally. Very amusing. Time of performance, 40 v 

^ \ minutes. W 

$ 31. A PET OF THE PUBLIC. A Fa*ce in one act, by Edward Sterling, 3j 

4 male, 2 female characters. Scene, parlor. Costumes, modern. In this farce, W 
the lady assumes four distinct characters, either of which is good. For an act- j3^ 

$ ^ ress of versatility, it is a splendid piece, and amatuers can also produce it with- 

^y out trouble. It can either be used for a principal piece, or an afterpiece. Time O 

P of performance, 50 minutes. O 

4') 32. MY WIFE'S RELATIONS. A Comedietta, in one act, by Walter Gor- J 

^ ' don, 4 male, 4 female characters. Scene, plain apartments. Costumes, modern. O 

9' A pleasing little piece well suited to amatuers, school exhibitions, etc. A fed- O 

(P low marries, her relatives conies to see her, are much more numerous than he has { ) 

( } an idea of. The denoument is funny. Time of performance, 45 minutes. ( D 

V ■ 33. ON THE SLY. A Farce in one act, by John Madison Morton , 3 nasi >, 1) 

4.') 2 female characters. Scene, plain apartment. Costumes, modern. Husbands, P) 

<• ' don't never fall in love with your wive's dress makers— never squander your (< ) 

( i) money foolishly, never do anything "on the sly," for your wives will be sure to ( ) 

) find it out. This farce explains it all. Time of performance 45 minutes. () 

': 34. THE MISTLETOE BOUGH. A Melo Drama in two acts, by Charles cf 

> Somerset," male, 3 female characters. Scene, castle, chamber and wood. Cos- « ) 

q i tumes. doublets, trunks, etc. A most excellent Melo-Draina. Plenty of blood (J) 

(1) and thunder, with enough jolly, rollicking fun to nicely balance it. A great (d) 

up) favorite with amatuers. Time of performance 1 hour and 30 minutes. $ 

35. HOW STOUT YOU'RE GETTING. A Farce in one act, by John Mad- { 

isou Morton, 5 male. 2 female characters. Costumes, modern. Scene, a plain ( 

i room. This is another of Morton's excellent farces. The comedy characters !n « 

a it are nicely drawn, and it always is a favorite. Easily produced. Time of 

performance, 35 minutes. 
;) 36. THE MILLER OF DERWENT WATER. A Drama in three acts by 

) Edward Fitzball, 5 male, 2 female characters. Costumes, modern. Scenery, 
j) easily arranged. This is a touching little domestic drama, abounding in fine 
,(i) speeches, and appeals to the better feelings of one's nature. The ''-Miller'' is an ,, 
excellent old man. Two comedy characters keep the audience in good humor. 
Time of performance, 1 hour and 30 minutes. 

37. NOT SO BAD AFT Ell ALL. A Comedy, in 3 acts, by Wybert Peeve 
(j) 6 male, 5 female characters. Costumes, modern. Scenery, simple and easily ar- 
q ranged. Every character in Ibis comedy is in itself a leading character, arid 

everyone very funny. Probably there is not a play in the language in which 
every character is so funnyas this. Time of performance, 1 hour 40 minutes. 

38. THE BEWITCHED CLOSET. A Sketch in one act, by Hattie Lena 
(T) Lambla, 5 male, 2 female characters. Scene, Parson Grime's kitchen. Costumes 

modern. A lover goes to see liis sweetheart, hides in a closet. Old man ap- 
pear* on the scene, thinks the doset bewitched. They upset it. Old man is 
frightened— runs away. Everything right etc. Time of performance, 15 miuutes. 

39. A LIFE'S REVENGE. A Drama in 3 acts, by Win, E. Suter, 7 male*, 

5 female characters. Costumes. French, period 1661. Scenery, palace, garde:', 
prison. Can be arranged by amatuers but is a heavy piece. A fine leading in n 
heavy man. a glorious eomedv, etc. A I so leading lady, juvenile lady, comeoy 
lady, etc. This drama was a favorite with Harold Forsberg. Time of perfonn- 
aiice. ■_' hours and 15 minutes. 

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